5 Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Manyara Safari

5 Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Manyara Safari

5 Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Manyara Safari

5 Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Manyara Safari

Country:

Tanzania

📍 Tanzania

📍 Tanzania

Duration:

5 Days

🧭 5 Days

🧭 5 Days

Approximate Tour Prices

Approximate Tour Prices

Per Person, Private Safari

ℹ️

Prices shown are per person for private safaris with full-board lodges, guide, and park fees. Final quote may vary depending on lodge availability and season.

Group Size

2 persons

4 persons

6 persons

Budget

$1,500

$1,250

$1,050

Mid Range

$2,250

$1,900

$1,650

Luxury

$3,150

$2,900

$2,650

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What's Included

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Day 1

Tarangire

Start

Arusha

End

Karatu

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Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive ~2.5 hours to Tarangire. The park is famed for its large elephant herds, baobab-studded landscape, and the perennial Tarangire River. Spend the day on game drives in different parts of the park, pausing for a picnic lunch under acacia trees. Late afternoon, continue to your lodge in Karatu (~1.5 hrs) for overnight in the highlands.

Day 2

Central Serengeti

Start

Karatu

End

Central Serengeti

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After breakfast, begin the journey from Karatu to Central Serengeti (~5.5–6 hrs), traversing the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you descend onto the vast Serengeti plains, you’ll likely begin spotting giraffes, zebras, and elephants. Enter the park by midday and enjoy your first Serengeti game drive en route to your lodge.

Day 3

Central Serengeti

Start

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End

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Spend the day exploring the iconic Central Serengeti. This area is home to resident big cats, hippos, elephants, and large herds of plains game. You may spot lions lounging on kopjes, or leopards draped in acacia branches. Choose between a hot lunch at camp or a picnic box for a full day game drive. The Seronera River ensures good wildlife sightings throughout the year.

Day 4

Central Serengeti

Start

Central Serengeti

End

Karatu

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Begin the day with a sunrise game drive to catch early predators in action. After breakfast, continue game driving as you gradually make your way back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (~6 hrs drive total). En route to Karatu, stop for scenic views and Maasai village sightings. Arrive by late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Lake Manyara

Start

Karatu

End

Arusha

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After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara (~1 hr drive). Known for its lush forests, soda lake, and birdlife, Manyara offers a relaxed contrast to the Serengeti’s open plains. Look out for flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and elephants along the lake shore. Enjoy a game drive before heading back to Arusha (~2.5 hrs), where your safari concludes.

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Get the Best Prices from the Best Local Companies

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Get best offers from 2–3 of the most trusted specialists. No middlemen. No markups.

Just the best-fit, 5-star rated companies — chosen for how well they take care of you when it matters most.

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